Benchmark indices ended Friday’s session in the red, snapping a six-day winning streak, as concerns over trade policy developments and profit-booking at higher levels weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 344.52 points, or 0.41 per cent, to close at 84,211.88, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 96.25 points, or 0.37 per cent, to settle at 25,795.15.
The decline came after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated that India would not rush into trade agreements under restrictive conditions, dampening hopes of an early India–U.S. trade deal. “Equity markets ended the week on a subdued note after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks that India will not rush into trade agreements with restrictive conditions dampened hopes of an early India–U.S. trade deal, leading to profit-booking across sectors,” said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.
Top Gainers
Bharti Airtel led the limited advances, rising 1.03 per cent to ₹2,029.10. ICICI Bank followed with a 0.88 per cent gain to ₹1,375.45.
Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) added 0.85 per cent to ₹422.05, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries gained 0.63 per cent to ₹1,699.60. ITC rounded out the top five, up 0.30 per cent at ₹417.10.
Top Losers
Hindustan Unilever was the biggest laggard, declining 3.20 per cent to ₹2,517.40. UltraTech Cement slipped 1.91 per cent to ₹11,911.40, while Kotak Mahindra Bank dropped 1.72 per cent to ₹2,186.85.
Adani Ports fell 1.65 per cent to ₹1,428.50, and Titan Company declined 1.51 per cent to ₹3,715.00.